Author: Ava Smith

Hi, I'm Ava Smith! I'm a self-taught home cook who loves creating simple, tasty recipes anyone can make. My blog is where I share the meals I make for family and friends—nothing fancy, just real food made with love. Follow along for easy, feel-good recipes straight from my kitchen!
  • Tender Beef Bao Buns

    These tender beef bao buns are soft, fluffy, and generously filled with slow cooked beef that is rich, savoury, and deeply comforting. The buns have a light, pillowy texture that contrasts beautifully with the sticky, flavour packed filling. This recipe is beginner friendly and broken down into simple steps, making it very achievable at home….

  • Mango Coconut Cream Pie

    This mango coconut cream pie is a cool, creamy dessert with bright tropical flavour and a soft, silky texture. The buttery biscuit base contrasts beautifully with the smooth coconut filling and fresh mango topping. It is an easy, no-fuss recipe that looks impressive without being complicated. Total time is about 45 minutes plus chilling. Ingredients…

  • Delicious Homemade Sesame

    This delicious homemade sesame cake is a soft, lightly sweet bake with a nutty sesame aroma and a tender crumb. It has a gentle crunch on top from toasted seeds and a moist sponge inside that stays fresh for days. The recipe is straightforward and suitable for beginners, with simple mixing and reliable results. From…

  • Easy Strawberry Lava Cake

    This easy strawberry lava cake is a soft, rich chocolate-style sponge with a warm strawberry centre that gently melts as you cut into it. The texture is light around the edges with a soft, flowing middle that feels indulgent without being heavy. It is a simple dessert that looks impressive but is very approachable, even…

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    Homemade Gummy Peach Rings

    These homemade gummy peach rings are soft, chewy, and packed with bright peach flavour, just like the classic sweet shop favourite. They have a gentle bounce with a sugar-coated finish and a fresh fruit taste that feels cleaner and more balanced than shop-bought versions. This is an easy no-bake recipe that suits beginners and experienced…

  • Baked Apple Fritters

    These baked apple fritters are soft on the inside with lightly crisp edges and pockets of tender apple in every bite. They taste gently spiced, lightly sweet, and far less heavy than traditional fried fritters. This is an easy, fuss free bake that suits confident beginners and experienced home bakers alike. From start to finish,…

  • Mango Curd Tart Recipe

    This mango curd tart is a bright, elegant dessert with a crisp buttery base and a silky smooth mango filling. The flavour is fresh and tropical, balanced with gentle sweetness and a soft citrus note. It is straightforward to make with simple steps and delivers a professional finish. Total time is around 1 hour 30…

  • Orange Bars Recipe

    These orange bars are soft, buttery, and packed with bright citrus flavour, finished with a smooth orange glaze that melts into every bite. The texture is tender and sliceable, making them perfect for sharing or afternoon tea. This is an easy, reliable bake that suits beginners and experienced home bakers alike. From start to finish,…

  • Baileys Panna Cotta

    This Baileys panna cotta is a smooth, softly set dessert with a rich creaminess and gentle Irish cream warmth. The texture is silky and luxurious, with just enough wobble to feel indulgent without being heavy. It is an easy, no-bake dessert that looks elegant but requires very little effort. From start to finish, it takes…

  • Blueberry Crinkle Cookies

    These blueberry crinkle cookies are soft in the middle, lightly crisp at the edges, and beautifully crackled on top. They have a gentle vanilla base with bursts of juicy blueberry in every bite, finished with a snowy coating of icing sugar. This is an easy, no-fuss bake that looks impressive without being complicated. From start…